Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 Series Airplanes, 78939-78944 [E8-30465]
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TABLE 2—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE—Continued
Service information
Revision level
McDonnell Douglas Report No. L26–011, ‘‘DC–8 Supplemental Inspection Document (SID),’’ Volume III–91
Original .............
Boeing Report No. L26–011, ‘‘DC–8 All
Series Supplemental Inspection Document
(SID),’’ Volume I, Revision 7, dated March
2008, contains the following effective pages:
Pages
Revision
List of Effective
Pages, Pages A
through C.
Date
7
March
2008.
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McDonnell Douglas Report No. L26–011,
‘‘DC–8 Supplemental Inspection Document
(SID),’’ Volume II, Revision 8, dated January
2005, contains the following effective pages:
Pages
Revision
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Pages, Pages A
through L.
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March
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–1328; Directorate
Identifier 2008–CE–066–AD; Amendment
39–15776; AD 2008–26–10]
Date
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
Boeing Report No. L26–011, ‘‘DC–8 All Series
Supplemental Inspection Document (SID),’’
Volume I, Revision 7, dated March 2008; and
McDonnell Douglas Report No. L26–011,
‘‘DC–8 Supplemental Inspection Document
(SID),’’ Volume II, Revision 8, dated January
2005; in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and
1 CFR part 51.
(2) On February 26, 1993 (58 FR 5576,
January 22, 1993), the Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of McDonnell Douglas Report No.
L26–011, ‘‘DC–8 Supplemental Inspection
Document (SID),’’ Volume I, Revision 3,
dated March 1991; and McDonnell Douglas
Report No. L26–011, ‘‘DC–8 Supplemental
Inspection Document (SID),’’ Volume III–91,
dated April 1991.
(3) Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Data & Services Management, 3855
Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019, Long
Beach, California 90846–0001; telephone
206–544–5000, extension 2; fax 206–766–
5683; e-mail dse.boecom@boeing.com;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may review copies of the service
information that is incorporated by reference
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221 or 425–227–1152.
(5) You may also review copies of the
service information at the National Archives
and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 26, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Airworthiness Directives; Cessna
Aircraft Company 172, 175, 177, 180,
182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303,
336, and 337 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 172,
175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207,
208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 series
airplanes. This AD requires you to
inspect the alternate static air source
selector valve to assure that the part
number identification placard does not
obstruct the alternate static air source
selector valve port. If the part number
identification placard obstructs the port,
this AD also requires you to remove the
placard, assure that the port is
unobstructed, and report to the FAA if
obstruction is found. This AD results
from reports of airplanes found with
alternate static air source selector valve
port obstruction caused by improper
installation of the part number
identification placard. The actions
specified by this AD are intended to
prevent erroneous indications from the
altimeter, airspeed, and vertical speed
indicators, which could cause the pilot
to react to incorrect flight information
and possibly result in loss of control.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on
January 5, 2009.
On January 5, 2009, the Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in this AD.
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Date
April 1991.
We must receive any comments on
this AD by February 23, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to comment on this AD.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
To get the service information
identified in this AD, contact Cessna
Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 7704,
Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (800)
423–7762 or (316) 517–6056; Internet:
https://www.cessna.com.
To view the comments to this AD, go
to https://www.regulations.gov. The
docket number is FAA–2008–1328;
Directorate Identifier 2008–CE–066–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann
Johnson, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office,
1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone: 316–946–
4105; fax: 316–946–4107; e-mail
address: ann.johnson@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
Reports of improper installation of the
part number (P/N) identification placard
on P/N 2013142–18 alternate static air
source selector valves prompted us to
issue AD 98–01–01, Amendment 39–
10286 (63 FR 3455, January 23, 1998),
which applies to certain Cessna Aircraft
Company (Cessna) Models 172R and
182S airplanes, and AD 2008–10–02,
Amendment 39–155508 (73 FR 24168,
May 2, 2008), which applies to certain
Cessna 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206,
207, 208, 210, and 303 series airplanes.
These ADs require inspecting the
alternate static air source selector valve
to determine if the P/N identification
placard obstructs the alternate static air
source selector valve port and removing
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the placard if obstruction is found.
These ADs also require reporting to the
FAA if obstruction is found.
These assemblies are required for
flight into instrument flight rules (IFR)
conditions as defined in Sec. 91.411 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR 91.411). Use of these assemblies is
optional in visual flight rules (VFR)
conditions.
After issuing AD 98–01–01 and AD
2008–10–02, we received reports of 15
airplanes not previously affected by
either AD with a P/N 2013142–18
installed and the alternate static air
source selector valve port was found
obstructed by the P/N identification
placard.
We have been informed that all P/N
2013142–18 alternate static air source
selector valves shipped from Cessna
Parts Distribution between January 1,
1993, and March 31, 2008, may have
port obstruction caused by the P/N
identification placard.
This condition, if not corrected, could
result in the altimeter, airspeed, and
vertical speed indicators displaying
erroneous indications. This could cause
the pilot to react to incorrect flight
information and possibly result in loss
of control.
Relevant Service Information
We reviewed Cessna Single Engine
Service Bulletin, SB08–34–02, Revision
1, and Cessna Caravan Service Bulletin
CAB08–4, Revision 1, both dated
October 6, 2008; Cessna Single Engine
Service Bulletin SEB08–5 and Cessna
Multi-engine Service Bulletin MEB08–6,
both dated October 13, 2008.
The service information describes
procedures for inspecting the alternate
static air source selector valve to assure
that the P/N identification placard does
not obstruct the alternate static air
source selector valve port.
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FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all the information and
determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design. This AD requires
inspecting the alternate static air source
selector valve to assure that the P/N
identification placard does not obstruct
the alternate static air source selector
valve port. If the P/N identification
placard obstructs the port, this AD
requires you to remove the placard,
assure that the port is unobstructed, and
report to the FAA if obstruction is
found.
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FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
Since an unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD, we determined that notice and
opportunity for public comment before
issuing this AD are impracticable, and
that good cause exists for making this
amendment effective in fewer than 30
days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and an
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments regarding this
AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include the docket number ‘‘FAA–
2008–1328; Directorate Identifier 2008–
CE–066–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of the AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend the AD in light of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
concerning this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
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the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket that
contains the AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov; or in person
at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
5527) is located at the street address
stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
■
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
a new AD to read as follows:
■
2008–26–10 Cessna Aircraft Company:
Amendment 39–15776; Docket No.
FAA–2008–1328; Directorate Identifier
2008–CE–066–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective on January
5, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD relates to AD 98–01–01,
Amendment 39–10287 and AD 2008–10–02,
Amendment 39–15508. These ADs can be
found on the Internet at the following Web
site: https://rgl.faa.gov/.
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Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all serial numbers
(S/Ns) of the airplanes listed in Table 1 of
this AD, certificated in any category, that:
(1) Were initially delivered from the
manufacturer between January 1, 1993, and
March 31, 2008, unless the modification/
rework required in AD 2008–10–02 has been
done and you remain in compliance with
that AD; or
(2) Have a part number (P/N) 2013142–18
installed as a replacement part anytime after
January 1, 1993, unless the modification/
rework required in AD 2008–10–02 has been
done and you remain in compliance with
that AD.
Note 1: The affected part was shipped from
Cessna Parts Distribution (CPD) between
January 1, 1993, and March 31, 2008.
Note 2: P/N 2013142–18 replaced P/Ns
2013142–9, –13, and –17.
TABLE 1—APPLICABLE AIRPLANE MODELS
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Models
172
172A
172B
172C
172D
172E
172F (USAF T–41A)
172G
172H (USAF T–41A)
172I
172K
172L
172M
172N
172P
172Q
172R
172S
F172D
F172E
F172F
F172G
F172H
182G
182H
182J
182K
182L
182M
182N
182P
182Q
182R
182S
182T
F182P
F182Q
FR182
R182
T182
T182T
TR182
185
185A
185B
185C
185D
185E
A185E
210–5A (205A)
T210F
T210G
T210H
T210J
T210K
T210L
T210M
T210N
T210R
T303
336
337
337A (USAF 02B)
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F172K
F172L
F172M
F172N
F172P
FR172E
FR172F
FR172G
FR172H
FR172J
FR172K
P172D
R172E (USAF T–41B), (USAF T–41C and D)
R172F (USAF T–41)
R172G (USAF T–41C or D)
R172H (USAF T–41D)
R172J
R172K
172RG
175
175A
175B
175C
A185F
206
206H
P206
P206A
P206B
P206C
P206D
P206E
T206H
TP206A
TP206B
TP206C
TP206D
TP206E
TU206A
TU206B
TU206C
TU206D
TU206E
TU206F
TU206G
U206
U206A
U206B
U206C
FT337F
M337B (USAF 02A)
T337B
T337C
T337D
T337E
T337F
T337H
T337H–SP
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177
177A
177B
177RG
F177RG
180
180A
180B
180C
180D
180E
180F
180G
180H
180J
180K
182
182A
182B
182C
182D
182E
182F
U206D
U206E
U206F
U206G
207
207A
T207
T207A
208
208B
210
210A
210B
210C
210D
210E
210F
210G
210H
210J
210K
210L
210M
210N
210R
210–5 (205)
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TABLE 1—APPLICABLE AIRPLANE MODELS—Continued
337B
337C
337D
337E
337F
337G
337H
F337E
F337F
F337G
F337H
FT337E
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD is the result of reports of
improper installation of the part number
identification placard on the alternate static
air source selector valve. We are issuing this
AD to prevent erroneous indications from the
altimeter, airspeed, and vertical speed
indicators, which could cause the pilot to
react to incorrect flight information and
possibly result in loss of control.
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do
the following, unless already done. A person
authorized to perform maintenance as
specified in 14 CFR section 43.3 of the
Federal Aviation Administration Regulations
(14 CFR 43.3) is required to do all the actions
required in this AD.
Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(1) For all affected airplanes that are not
equipped for flight under instrument flight
rules (IFR): Inspect the alternate static air
source selector valve to assure that the part
number identification placard is not obstructing the port.
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service
(TIS) after January 5, 2009 (the effective
date of this AD) or within the next 4 months
after January 5, 2009 (the effective date of
this AD), whichever occurs first.
(2) For all affected airplanes that are equipped
for flight under instrument flight rules (IFR):
(A) Inspect within the next 10 days after January 5, 2009 (the effective date of this AD);
or
(B) Install placards before further flight after
January 5, 2009 (the effective date of this
AD).
Following the procedures in Cessna Single
Engine Service Bulletin SB08–34–02, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna
Caravan Service Bulletin CAB08–4, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB08–5, dated
October 13, 2008; or Cessna Multi-engine
Service Bulletin MEB08–6, dated October
13, 2008, as applicable.
Following the procedures in Cessna Single
Engine Service Bulletin SB08–34–02, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna
Caravan Service Bulletin CAB08–4, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB08–5, dated
October 13, 2008; or Cessna Multi-engine
Service Bulletin MEB08–6, dated October
13, 2008, as applicable.
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(i) Inspect the alternate static air source
selector valve to assure that the part
number identification placard is not obstructing the port; or
(ii) Fabricate a placard that incorporates
the following words (using at least 1⁄8inch letters) and install this placard on
the instrument panel within the pilot’s
clear view: ‘‘IFR OPERATION IS PROHIBITED’’ and ‘‘USE OF THE ALTERNATE STATIC AIR SOURCE IS PROHIBITED.’’
(3) For all affected airplanes that are equipped
for flight under instrument flight rules (IFR): If
placards were installed in accordance with
paragraph (e)(2)(ii) of this AD, inspect the alternate static air source selector valve to assure that the part number identification
placard is not obstructing the port.
(4) For all affected airplanes: If the alternate
static air source selector valve port is found
obstructed by the part number identification
placard during the inspection required in
paragraphs (e)(1), (e)(2)(i), and (e)(3) of this
AD, remove the placard from the valve body,
discard the placard, and assure that the port
is open and unobstructed.
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Within the next 100 hours TIS after January
5, 2009 (the effective date of this AD) or
within the next 4 months after January 5,
2009 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first. After doing the inspection,
remove the placards installed in accordance
with paragraph (e)(2)(ii) of this AD before
further flight.
Before further flight after the inspection required in paragraphs (e)(1), (e)(2)(i), and
(e)(3) of this AD.
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Following the procedures in Cessna Single
Engine Service Bulletin SB08–34–02, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna
Caravan Service Bulletin CAB08–4, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB08–5, dated
October 13, 2008; or Cessna Multi-engine
Service Bulletin MEB08–6, dated October
13, 2008, as applicable.
Following the procedures in Cessna Single
Engine Service Bulletin SB08–34–02, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna
Caravan Service Bulletin CAB08–04, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB08–5, dated
October 13, 2008; or Cessna Multi-engine
Service Bulletin MEB08–6, dated October
13, 2008, as applicable.
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Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(5) For all affected airplanes: When a replacement valve is needed, only install a P/N
2013142–18 alternate static air source selector valve that has been inspected and the
port is found free from obstruction.
As of 10 days after January 5, 2009 (the effective date of this AD).
A person authorized to perform maintenance
as specified in 14 CFR section 43.3 of the
Federal Aviation Administration Regulations
(14 CFR 43.3) is required to do the inspection.
(f) Report to the FAA the results of the
inspection required by this AD where an
obstruction was found.
(1) Submit this report within 10 days after
the inspection or 10 days after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) Use the form in Figure 1 of this AD and
submit it to FAA, Manufacturing Inspection
District Office, Mid-Continent Airport, 1804
Airport Road, Room 101, Wichita, Kansas
67209; or fax to (316) 946–4189.
(3) The Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) approved the information collection
requirements contained in this regulation
under the provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et
seq.) and assigned OMB Control Number
2120–0056.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(g) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Ann
Johnson, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Wichita
ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone: 316–946–4105; fax:
316–946–4107; e-mail address:
ann.johnson@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC on any airplane to which
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking
a PI, your local FSDO.
(h) AMOCs approved for AD 2008–10–02
are approved for this AD.
Federal Aviation Administration
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Cessna Single Engine
Service Bulletin, SB08–34–02, Revision 1,
dated October 6, 2008; Cessna Caravan
Service Bulletin CAB08–4, Revision 1, dated
October 6, 2008; Cessna Single Engine
Service Bulletin SEB08–5, dated October 13,
2008; and Cessna Multi-engine Service
Bulletin MEB08–6, dated October 13, 2008,
to do the actions required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft Company,
P.O. Box 7704, Wichita, Kansas 67277;
telephone: (800) 423–7762 or (316) 517–6056;
Internet: https://www.cessna.com.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Central Region, Office of the Regional
Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; or at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
December 15, 2008.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–1120; Directorate
Identifier 2008–CE–064–AD; Amendment
39–15767; AD 2008–26–01]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor,
Inc. Models AT–200, AT–300, AT–400,
AT–500, AT–600, and AT–800 Series
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) to
supersede AD 2008–11–17, which
applies to certain Air Tractor, Inc.
Models AT–200, AT–300, AT–400, AT–
500, AT–600, and AT–800 series
airplanes. AD 2008–11–17 currently
requires you to install an overturn skid
plate kit or a modification to the
overturn skid plate already installed.
Since we issued AD 2008–11–17, the
manufacturer has notified us that Model
AT–401B airplanes also need a
modification to the overturn skid plate.
Consequently, this AD would retain the
actions of AD 2008–11–17 and add the
requirement to modify the overturn skid
plate installed on Model AT–401B
airplanes. We are issuing this AD to
prevent the front and rear connections
of the overturn skid plate to the airplane
from breaking, which could allow
foreign debris to enter the cockpit
during an airplane overturn. This
condition, if not corrected, could lead to
pilot injury.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on
January 28, 2009.
On January 28, 2009, the Director of
the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of Snow
Engineering Co. Service Letter #97,
revised September 19, 2008, listed in
this AD.
As of July 7, 2008 (73 FR 31351, June
2, 2008), the Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of Snow Engineering Co.
Service Letter #97, revised November 7,
2007, listed in this AD.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Air
Tractor Inc., P.O. Box 485, Olney, Texas
76374; telephone: (940) 564–5616; fax:
(940) 564–5612; e-mail:
airmail@airtractor.com; Internet: https://
www.airtractor.com.
To view the AD docket, go to U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
PO 00000
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Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC 20590, or on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov. The docket
number is FAA–2008–1120; Directorate
Identifier 2008–CE–064–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Andy McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer,
ASW–150, FAA San Antonio MIDO–43,
10100 Reunion Pl., Ste. 650, San
Antonio, Texas 78216; telephone: (210)
308–3365; fax: (210) 308–3370.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On October 14, 2008, we issued a
proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to
include an AD that would apply to
certain Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT–
200, AT–300, AT–400, AT–500, AT–
600, and AT–800 series airplanes. This
proposal was published in the Federal
Register as a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) on October 23, 2008
(73 FR 63096). The NPRM proposed to
supersede AD 2008–11–17 with a new
AD that would retain the actions of AD
2008–11–17 and add the requirement to
modify the overturn skid plate installed
on Model AT–401B airplanes.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on
the proposal or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data and determined that air
safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD as proposed except for
minor editorial corrections. We have
determined that these minor
corrections:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 1,309
airplanes in the U.S. registry.
In determining the total cost on U.S.
operators, we presume all airplanes in
the U.S. fleet have an overturn skid
plate installed (as required by AD 2002–
25–09) and the only cost is to
incorporate the modification kit P/N
11411–1–501. We estimate the following
costs to do the modification of installing
the overturn skid plate modification kit
P/N 11411–1–501 to those planes that
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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 248 (Wednesday, December 24, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 78939-78944]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-30465]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-1328; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-066-AD;
Amendment 39-15776; AD 2008-26-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 177,
180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 Series
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185,
188, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 series airplanes. This AD
requires you to inspect the alternate static air source selector valve
to assure that the part number identification placard does not obstruct
the alternate static air source selector valve port. If the part number
identification placard obstructs the port, this AD also requires you to
remove the placard, assure that the port is unobstructed, and report to
the FAA if obstruction is found. This AD results from reports of
airplanes found with alternate static air source selector valve port
obstruction caused by improper installation of the part number
identification placard. The actions specified by this AD are intended
to prevent erroneous indications from the altimeter, airspeed, and
vertical speed indicators, which could cause the pilot to react to
incorrect flight information and possibly result in loss of control.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on January 5, 2009.
On January 5, 2009, the Director of the Federal Register approved
the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this
AD.
We must receive any comments on this AD by February 23, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this AD.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
To get the service information identified in this AD, contact
Cessna Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 7704, Wichita, Kansas 67277;
telephone: (800) 423-7762 or (316) 517-6056; Internet: https://
www.cessna.com.
To view the comments to this AD, go to https://www.regulations.gov.
The docket number is FAA-2008-1328; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-066-
AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Johnson, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100,
Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: 316-946-4105; fax: 316-946-4107; e-
mail address: ann.johnson@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
Reports of improper installation of the part number (P/N)
identification placard on P/N 2013142-18 alternate static air source
selector valves prompted us to issue AD 98-01-01, Amendment 39-10286
(63 FR 3455, January 23, 1998), which applies to certain Cessna
Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 172R and 182S airplanes, and AD 2008-
10-02, Amendment 39-155508 (73 FR 24168, May 2, 2008), which applies to
certain Cessna 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303
series airplanes.
These ADs require inspecting the alternate static air source
selector valve to determine if the P/N identification placard obstructs
the alternate static air source selector valve port and removing
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the placard if obstruction is found. These ADs also require reporting
to the FAA if obstruction is found.
These assemblies are required for flight into instrument flight
rules (IFR) conditions as defined in Sec. 91.411 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 91.411). Use of these assemblies is
optional in visual flight rules (VFR) conditions.
After issuing AD 98-01-01 and AD 2008-10-02, we received reports of
15 airplanes not previously affected by either AD with a P/N 2013142-18
installed and the alternate static air source selector valve port was
found obstructed by the P/N identification placard.
We have been informed that all P/N 2013142-18 alternate static air
source selector valves shipped from Cessna Parts Distribution between
January 1, 1993, and March 31, 2008, may have port obstruction caused
by the P/N identification placard.
This condition, if not corrected, could result in the altimeter,
airspeed, and vertical speed indicators displaying erroneous
indications. This could cause the pilot to react to incorrect flight
information and possibly result in loss of control.
Relevant Service Information
We reviewed Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin, SB08-34-02,
Revision 1, and Cessna Caravan Service Bulletin CAB08-4, Revision 1,
both dated October 6, 2008; Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin
SEB08-5 and Cessna Multi-engine Service Bulletin MEB08-6, both dated
October 13, 2008.
The service information describes procedures for inspecting the
alternate static air source selector valve to assure that the P/N
identification placard does not obstruct the alternate static air
source selector valve port.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the information and
determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist
or develop on other products of the same type design. This AD requires
inspecting the alternate static air source selector valve to assure
that the P/N identification placard does not obstruct the alternate
static air source selector valve port. If the P/N identification
placard obstructs the port, this AD requires you to remove the placard,
assure that the port is unobstructed, and report to the FAA if
obstruction is found.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
Since an unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate
adoption of this AD, we determined that notice and opportunity for
public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable, and that good
cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and an opportunity for
public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views,
or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number ``FAA-2008-1328;
Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-066-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend the AD in light
of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive concerning this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket that contains the AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527)
is located at the street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding a new AD to read as follows:
2008-26-10 Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-15776; Docket No.
FAA-2008-1328; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-066-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective on January 5, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD relates to AD 98-01-01, Amendment 39-10287 and AD
2008-10-02, Amendment 39-15508. These ADs can be found on the
Internet at the following Web site: https://rgl.faa.gov/.
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Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all serial numbers (S/Ns) of the
airplanes listed in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any
category, that:
(1) Were initially delivered from the manufacturer between
January 1, 1993, and March 31, 2008, unless the modification/rework
required in AD 2008-10-02 has been done and you remain in compliance
with that AD; or
(2) Have a part number (P/N) 2013142-18 installed as a
replacement part anytime after January 1, 1993, unless the
modification/rework required in AD 2008-10-02 has been done and you
remain in compliance with that AD.
Note 1: The affected part was shipped from Cessna Parts
Distribution (CPD) between January 1, 1993, and March 31, 2008.
Note 2: P/N 2013142-18 replaced P/Ns 2013142-9, -13, and -17.
Table 1--Applicable Airplane Models
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Models
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172 F172K 177
172A F172L 177A
172B F172M 177B
172C F172N 177RG
172D F172P F177RG
172E FR172E 180
172F (USAF T-41A) FR172F 180A
172G FR172G 180B
172H (USAF T-41A) FR172H 180C
172I FR172J 180D
172K FR172K 180E
172L P172D 180F
172M R172E (USAF T-41B), (USAF T-41C and 180G
D)
172N R172F (USAF T-41) 180H
172P R172G (USAF T-41C or D) 180J
172Q R172H (USAF T-41D) 180K
172R R172J 182
172S R172K 182A
F172D 172RG 182B
F172E 175 182C
F172F 175A 182D
F172G 175B 182E
F172H 175C 182F
182G A185F U206D
182H 206 U206E
182J 206H U206F
182K P206 U206G
182L P206A 207
182M P206B 207A
182N P206C T207
182P P206D T207A
182Q P206E 208
182R T206H 208B
182S TP206A 210
182T TP206B 210A
F182P TP206C 210B
F182Q TP206D 210C
FR182 TP206E 210D
R182 TU206A 210E
T182 TU206B 210F
T182T TU206C 210G
TR182 TU206D 210H
185 TU206E 210J
185A TU206F 210K
185B TU206G 210L
185C U206 210M
185D U206A 210N
185E U206B 210R
A185E U206C 210-5 (205)
210-5A (205A) FT337F
T210F M337B (USAF 02A)
T210G T337B
T210H T337C
T210J T337D
T210K T337E
T210L T337F
T210M T337H
T210N T337H-SP
T210R
T303
336
337
337A (USAF 02B)
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337B
337C
337D
337E
337F
337G
337H
F337E
F337F
F337G
F337H
FT337E
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Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD is the result of reports of improper installation of
the part number identification placard on the alternate static air
source selector valve. We are issuing this AD to prevent erroneous
indications from the altimeter, airspeed, and vertical speed
indicators, which could cause the pilot to react to incorrect flight
information and possibly result in loss of control.
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless
already done. A person authorized to perform maintenance as
specified in 14 CFR section 43.3 of the Federal Aviation
Administration Regulations (14 CFR 43.3) is required to do all the
actions required in this AD.
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) For all affected Within the next 100 Following the
airplanes that are not hours time-in- procedures in
equipped for flight under service (TIS) after Cessna Single
instrument flight rules January 5, 2009 Engine Service
(IFR): Inspect the (the effective date Bulletin SB08-34-
alternate static air source of this AD) or 02, Revision 1,
selector valve to assure within the next 4 dated October 6,
that the part number months after 2008; Cessna
identification placard is January 5, 2009 Caravan Service
not obstructing the port. (the effective date Bulletin CAB08-4,
of this AD), Revision 1, dated
whichever occurs October 6, 2008;
first. Cessna Single
Engine Service
Bulletin SEB08-5,
dated October 13,
2008; or Cessna
Multi-engine
Service Bulletin
MEB08-6, dated
October 13, 2008,
as applicable.
(2) For all affected (A) Inspect within Following the
airplanes that are equipped the next 10 days procedures in
for flight under instrument after January 5, Cessna Single
flight rules (IFR): 2009 (the effective Engine Service
date of this AD); Bulletin SB08-34-
or 02, Revision 1,
(B) Install placards dated October 6,
before further 2008; Cessna
flight after Caravan Service
January 5, 2009 Bulletin CAB08-4,
(the effective date Revision 1, dated
of this AD). October 6, 2008;
Cessna Single
Engine Service
Bulletin SEB08-5,
dated October 13,
2008; or Cessna
Multi-engine
Service Bulletin
MEB08-6, dated
October 13, 2008,
as applicable.
(i) Inspect the
alternate static air
source selector valve
to assure that the part
number identification
placard is not
obstructing the port;
or
(ii) Fabricate a placard
that incorporates the
following words (using
at least \1/8\-inch
letters) and install
this placard on the
instrument panel within
the pilot's clear view:
``IFR OPERATION IS
PROHIBITED'' and ``USE
OF THE ALTERNATE STATIC
AIR SOURCE IS
PROHIBITED.''
(3) For all affected Within the next 100 Following the
airplanes that are equipped hours TIS after procedures in
for flight under instrument January 5, 2009 Cessna Single
flight rules (IFR): If (the effective date Engine Service
placards were installed in of this AD) or Bulletin SB08-34-
accordance with paragraph within the next 4 02, Revision 1,
(e)(2)(ii) of this AD, months after dated October 6,
inspect the alternate January 5, 2009 2008; Cessna
static air source selector (the effective date Caravan Service
valve to assure that the of this AD), Bulletin CAB08-4,
part number identification whichever occurs Revision 1, dated
placard is not obstructing first. After doing October 6, 2008;
the port. the inspection, Cessna Single
remove the placards Engine Service
installed in Bulletin SEB08-5,
accordance with dated October 13,
paragraph 2008; or Cessna
(e)(2)(ii) of this Multi-engine
AD before further Service Bulletin
flight. MEB08-6, dated
October 13, 2008,
as applicable.
(4) For all affected Before further Following the
airplanes: If the alternate flight after the procedures in
static air source selector inspection required Cessna Single
valve port is found in paragraphs Engine Service
obstructed by the part (e)(1), (e)(2)(i), Bulletin SB08-34-
number identification and (e)(3) of this 02, Revision 1,
placard during the AD. dated October 6,
inspection required in 2008; Cessna
paragraphs (e)(1), Caravan Service
(e)(2)(i), and (e)(3) of Bulletin CAB08-04,
this AD, remove the placard Revision 1, dated
from the valve body, October 6, 2008;
discard the placard, and Cessna Single
assure that the port is Engine Service
open and unobstructed. Bulletin SEB08-5,
dated October 13,
2008; or Cessna
Multi-engine
Service Bulletin
MEB08-6, dated
October 13, 2008,
as applicable.
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(5) For all affected As of 10 days after A person authorized
airplanes: When a January 5, 2009 to perform
replacement valve is (the effective date maintenance as
needed, only install a P/N of this AD). specified in 14 CFR
2013142-18 alternate static section 43.3 of the
air source selector valve Federal Aviation
that has been inspected and Administration
the port is found free from Regulations (14 CFR
obstruction. 43.3) is required
to do the
inspection.
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(f) Report to the FAA the results of the inspection required by
this AD where an obstruction was found.
(1) Submit this report within 10 days after the inspection or 10
days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) Use the form in Figure 1 of this AD and submit it to FAA,
Manufacturing Inspection District Office, Mid-Continent Airport,
1804 Airport Road, Room 101, Wichita, Kansas 67209; or fax to (316)
946-4189.
(3) The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the
information collection requirements contained in this regulation
under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Ann Johnson, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801
Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: 316-946-
4105; fax: 316-946-4107; e-mail address: ann.johnson@faa.gov. Before
using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(h) AMOCs approved for AD 2008-10-02 are approved for this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin, SB08-34-
02, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna Caravan Service
Bulletin CAB08-4, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna Single
Engine Service Bulletin SEB08-5, dated October 13, 2008; and Cessna
Multi-engine Service Bulletin MEB08-6, dated October 13, 2008, to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Cessna Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 7704, Wichita, Kansas 67277;
telephone: (800) 423-7762 or (316) 517-6056; Internet: https://
www.cessna.com.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of
the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at
the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-
741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_
of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 15, 2008.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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